Clausena lansium

RHS Plant Profile
Chinese wampee

Other common names

galumpi, wampee, wampi

Synonyms

Clausena wampi
Clausena punctata Rehder & E.H. Wilson

Conservatory Greenhouse Trees

A fast-growing, tropical, evergreen shrub, or small tree, related to citrus, capable of growing up to 12m (40ft) high in its native habitat. The leaves have a pleasant scent of anise when bruised, but it is primarily grown for its edible pale-orange, egg-shaped fruits, which follow the springtime panicles of small white flowers, and are popular in southern China and Thailand for eating fresh similar to kumquats, for making jellies and for fruit drinks.

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

8-12 metres

Max Spread

4-8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
4-8 metres
Max Height
8-12 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained or Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower Foliage Fruit
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Rutaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in an acidic to neutral, moisture-retentive, well drained compost and a position in full sun or partial shade, in a conservatory, greenhouse, or as a houseplant indoors in the UK

Propagation

Propate by seed, or by semi-ripe cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Edible fruit

Pruning

pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to red spider mite, scale insects and mealy bug

Diseases

Generally disease-free